Toby Keith’s legacy is still leaving a mark on family, friends and fans months after his death from stomach cancer in February. On Saturday, during the University of Oklahoma’s commencement ceremony, Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, accepted an honorary degree on his behalf. “When he learned last fallthat he was being inducted to Sooner Nation on this high of alevel,he was …
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Chris Stapleton is happy to be approached by fans — even if it’s not clear who they think they’re approaching. In a recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Stapleton and host Jennifer Hudson bonded over getting mistaken for other celebrities, with the former “American Idol” contestant revealing she is often misidentified as Coco Jones or Megan the Stallion. “I …
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Blake Shelton is going to be a movie star, and it’s all thanks to Mark Wahlberg. But there’s a slight catch. On Friday, Shelton was honored at the 27th annual Power of Love Gala hosted by Keep Memory Alive, an organization dedicated to brain disorder research and support. Shelton was recognized for his philanthropic efforts, People magazine reports. BLAKE SHELTON’S …
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Florida Georgia Line singer Brian Kelley isn’t ruling out a possible reunion with his former bandmate. In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Kelley discussed his second solo album, “Tennessee Truth,” and the possibility of reuniting with Tyler Hubbard. “The old saying is, ‘Tell God your plans, and he’ll laugh,'” he said. “So, I have no idea. I really …
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Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, it was announced Thursday. Walker, who wrote countless hits across her six-decade career, was celebrated for her immediate, unpretentious songwriting style. She wrote songs performed by some of the biggest names in country music history and beyond, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, B.B. King, Cher, and Glen …
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Country star Jelly Roll was overcome with emotion after finishing his first 5K run on Tuesday. In a video, the 39-year-old singer was seen wiping away tears at the finish line after taking part in podcast hosts Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura’s 2 Bears 5K. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jelly Roll noted that he had come a long …
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Kevin Costner is not afraid to admit he’s obsessed with the film-making process, and of course, the American southwest. His return to the silver screen next week will showcase his deep admiration for the Western genre. After all, “Horizon: An American Saga” is a project he’s been working on for nearly 30 years. “I don’t know if passion’s the right …
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Katy Perry is hoping to give a leg up to her replacement after she ends her stint as a judge on “American Idol.” The longtime “American Idol” staple is hanging up her judging hat after seven seasons once Season 22 wraps later this year, and has previously expressed hope for Jelly Roll to fill her shoes. Upon hearing how Perry …
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Many in the entertainment world are concerned about what artificial intelligence will mean for the future, but for Randy Travis, the technology is giving his voice back. Travis suffered a major stroke in 2013, following his hospitalization for viral cardiomyopathy, stemming from a respiratory infection. The stroke left Travis with aphasia, limiting his ability to speak and sing. But now, …
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Jelly Roll’s daughter celebrated her 16th birthday by getting her first vehicle. The country music star’s wife, Bunnie XO, shared a video of Bailee heading to the dealership to pick up her surprising choice, a white GMC Sierra 1500 truck, on TikTok. “Going in right now to pick up her first car ever! We told this kid, you can have …
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